Legal Issues - How to Handle Them

How to Select an Attorney in Korea

By Tom Coyner

Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea

2nd Quarter 2010 edition

 

Abstract

By hiring - and managing - an attorney rather than simply selecting a law firm, it is possible to control legal expenses in Korea.

 

 

Demolishing a Hidden Trade Barrier

By Tom Coyner

JoongAng Daily

March 1,  2010

 

Abstract

Expensive law firms that deliver less than they advertise make it that much harder for foreigners to do business here.

 

 

Don't Try and Mess with the US Anti-Corruption Act

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

August 28,  2008

 

Abstract

The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws of other countries are being more vigorously and widely applied than ever.  Business professionals need to be aware of some surprising liabilities when dealing with both public and even private sectors.

 

 

Handling Employee Fraud

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

Dec. 13, 2006

 

Abstract

As an expatriate or a local manager in Korea, what we must keep in mind to appropriately and effectively deal with employee fraud.

 

 

Tired of Corruption but Afraid of the Crackdown

By Sang-Hun Choe

New York Times

Dec. 4, 2006

 

Abstract

A review of why Koreans tolerate major white-collar crime, with quotes from Tom Coyner

 

 

Bless the Korean Prosecution -- But Watch Out!

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

Nov. 17, 2007

 

Abstract

In Korea's rapidly evolving legal system, it is important to understand, appreciate and be aware as a foreign business professional.

 

 

Negotiating Legal Agreements

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

Oct. 18, 2006

 

Abstract

Some key, high-level considerations with specific pointers for negotiating and writing legal agreements in Korea.

 

 

How to Avoid or Handle Credit Fraud

by Tom Coyner

Korea Times

August 30, 2006

 

Abstract

It's important to recognize that the Korean legal system is based on a civil code and not on common law, which the British have developed since the time of the Magna Charta in the 13th century, and the Americans based on their Constitution. This means that in Korea there is less recourse beyond what is specifically detailed in the civil law codebooks than in the common law nations.

 

 

When Your Operations Run Afoul of Law

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

May 29, 2006

 

Abstract

The Korean legal system works well when the foreign manager quickly puts many western notions of legal strategy aside. So, if there is ever a time to “go native,” it is certainly when one has to deal with Korean legal jeopardy